Natalie Wimmer Hill

1932 - 2018

Natalie Wimmer Hill, 86, of Birmingham, Alabama, formerly of Russell, Kentucky, passed away on October 9, 2018 at her home.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Lewis Henry Hill, her parents, Bryan F. Wimmer and Ruth Steagall Wimmer, and her sister, Ruth Wimmer Hatchett.

She is survived by her son, Lewis Henry Hill, II ("Biff"), two grandchildren, Lewis Henry Hill, III ("Britt") (Sara) and Audra Hill Burke (Brian), and two great-grandchildren, McKenzie and Cayden.

Natalie was a graduate of Russell High School and the Medical College of Virginia where she studied x-ray technology.

She was a member of the Humane Society of Jacksonville, Florida, where she and her late husband rescued numerous standard poodles as well as other breeds and cats.

She was also a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy as well as the Antique Appraisal Association.
Graveside services were conducted Saturday at Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods, Kentucky, by Reverend Larry Puryear of Mead Memorial United Methodist Church, Russell, Kentucky.

Marilyn Vance

1956 - 2018

Marilyn Maxine Short “Mighty” Vance 61 formally of Flatwoods KY went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at Parkview Nursing and Rehab in Pikeville KY. 

She was born in Ashland KY on November 11, 1956 a daughter of the late Jack & Betty Lou Davis Short.

She was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

She was preceded in death along with her parents by her husband, Brent Vance.

She is survived by a brother, Jack T. Short II and his wife Colleen of Ashland; two sisters, Carolyn Gartin of Wurtland and Jacquelyn McConnell of Ridgeland SC and a host of cousins and friends.

Funeral services were held Monday, October 15, 2018 at Wright’s Funeral Home in Greenup KY by Dr. Tom Melvin.

Burial followed in Bellefonte Cemetery in Flatwoods KY.

Online condolences may be made at www.wrightsfuneralhome.com.  

Kody Hamm

1985 - 2018

Kody Nathan Hamm, 32, of Russell, Kentucky, passed away at the Community Hospice Care Center Wednesday, October 10, 2018.

He was born in December 15, 1985, in Mt. Clemons, MI, to Michael Hamm of Worthington, KY,
and the late Leigh Ann Gabbard Salyers.

Kody was a 2004 graduate of Russell High School and was a cook at the Golden Corral and O’Charley’s.

He is survived by his father, Michael Hamm of Worthington, KY; sons, Kayden and Sawyer Hamm; brothers, Nicholas Aaron Hamm and Gaston Salyers; maternal grandmother, Charlotte Gabbard of Raceland, KY; paternal grandmother, Jo Ann Cain of Paducah, KY; aunts, Mitzie Bolone (Vince), and Jenny Ingram (Bill); and uncles, Richard Gabbard (Kim) , Daniel Hamm, and Greg Hamm (Teresa).

A memorial service to celebrate his life, will be held on October 25, 2018 at 7 p.m. at the Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church in Raceland, KY.

Online condolences may be made to www.steenfuneralhome.com.

Clarice Oliver

1923-2018

Clarice McLemore Oliver went to her heavenly home on Friday, October 12, 2018, surrounded by her loving family at home in Ashland, Kentucky.

The daughter of Millie Fugitt McLemore and the Reverend James McLemore, she was born in Hazard Kentucky on March 3, 1923. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in her passing by her beloved husband, James Henry Oliver; a son, James Henry Oliver, Jr. and daughters Jacqueline Oliver Claxon (Thomas) and Jennifer Sue Oliver; sister Bessie McLemore Eversole and brother James Hager McLemore.

Surviving are her children, Kenneth Jay Oliver, Carolyn Mae Oliver Graeves (Raymond) and Bobby Eugene Oliver (Johnda) all of Ashland; grandchildren, John Philip Claxon, Julie Sue Claxon and Thomas Harvie Claxon, Jr., all of Raceland, and James Russell Oliver of Ashland and great grandchildren, Jenna Katherine Claxon and Elijah James Ferguson, both of Raceland, also surviving is her sister Geraldine Fugitt Jones of Dayton, OH.

A lifelong Baptist, Clarice, or “Peggy” as she was known by those who loved her, was a dedicated and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a gracious homemaker and hostess. Friends and family were always made welcome in her home,

Peggy met her husband-to-be in Dayton, Ohio at a USO dance. When James was called to serve his country in the Pacific theater she took a train to Texas to marry him and see him off to war. Upon his return, they settled in his hometown of Ashland and raised their family of six children.

Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Rose Hill Burial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Chaplain Jimm Smedley officiating.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Steen Funeral Home Central Avenue Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to Community Hospice, 1480 Carter Avenue, Ashland, KY, 41101.

Michelle Adkins

1968 - 2018

Michelle Lynn Adkins, 50, of Ashland, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, October 8, 2018, in the Community Hospice Care Center.

She was born August 14, 1968, in Ashland, Kentucky, a daughter of Chester E. Adkins (Linda) of Orlando, Florida, and the late Darinda C. Savage.

Survivors in addition to her father and step-mother include two children, Michael D. Adkins-Jenkins and Samantha A. Wheeler both of Russell; sister, Cheryl Belcher of Texas and two half-sisters, Brenda Chagnon of Florida and Angela Dawn Cooley of Wyoming; and 4 step siblings.

A private service will be held at a later date. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to Steen Funeral Home Central Avenue Chapel.

Condolences may be sent to www.steenfuneralhome.com.

Gilbert Lawson

1936 - 2018

Gilbert Lawson, 81, of Portsmouth, OH., went to be with his lord Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Portsmouth, OH., December 23, 1936 a son of the late Charles Lawson and Mazie Fields Lawson.

Gib was a member of Christ Community Church in Portsmouth, OH., he served our country in the United States Army, loved the Cleveland Browns and was an all-around community minded person. He worked at Empire Steel for 20 years, owned and operated Heritage Square Assisted Living for 30 plus years.

Besides his parents he is preceded in death by one daughter Alyson Rae Lawson and one brother Chuck Lawson.

Left behind to cherish his memory are one daughter Mazie Elizabeth Lawson of Lexington, KY., the mother of his daughters Melissa Lynn Lawson of Portsmouth, OH., one sister in law Elizabeth Mounts of Portsmouth, OH., three sisters Sally “Ray” Vanhorn of Raceland, KY., Irene Ledingham of Portsmouth, OH., Margaret “Bob” Mackey of Columbus, OH., and several other nieces, nephews, family and friends who will sadly miss him.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, October 12, 2018 at the Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore, KY., with Scott Rawlings officiating.

Entombment followed at Memorial Burial Park in Wheelersburg, OH.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Sierra’s Haven 80 Easter Dr. Portsmouth, OH. 45662

Online condolences can be left for the family and friends at www.robersonfuneral.com

William Marion Caskey Jr,

1937-2018

William Marion Caskey Jr, 81 of Ashland, KY went to be with the Lord at his home. Mr. Caskey was born June 7, 1937, a son of the late William Marion Caskey Sr. and Mary Gibson Caskey. He is also preceded in death by one sister and two brothers. 
He is survived by his daughter Charity Caskey of Russell and Fiance Betty Bradley.

A graveside service for Mr. Caskey was held Friday October 12, 2018 at 11:00 am at Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens in Ashland, KY officiated by Dr. Tommy Melvin.

Jerry Deborde

1935 - 2018

Jerry Carter Deborde, 82, of Flatwoods, passed away Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital.

Jerry was born Oct. 24, 1935, in Flatwoods, to the late Victor C. and Nora Elam Deborde

He was a proud U.S. Navy veteran and a former Rigger Shop employee at Armco Steel. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bee keeping, wood working and was a jack of all trades. Jerry and Betty loved spending  winters in Florida, but most of all he loved spending time with his family.

He is survived by his loving wife, Betty Deborde; one daughter, Tammy (Mike) Carter; two sons, Larry (Tonya) Deborde and Denny (Cheryl) Deborde; five grandchildren, Jennifer Sizemore, David, Daniel, Jeremiah and Jonah Deborde; nine great-grandchildren, Sydney, Brooklyn and Madison Sizemore, Silas, Theiah, Tobias, Aiden and Imagin Deborde, Jackson May, with baby Nora and another little Deborde on the way; three brothers, Victor F., William and Marvin Deborde; one sister, Juanita Porter; and a host of other family and friends.

Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, at Bridges Christian Church with Pastor Shane Cox officiating. Burial will be in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North East.

In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Emmaus Respite and Resource Center, PO Box 114, Greenup, KY 41144.

Condolences may be sent to carmanfuneral.com.

Steven Martin

1957 - 2018

Steven Berle Martin, 61, of Lloyd, Kentucky went to be with his Lord and Savior, Monday, October 8, 2018 in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital in Russell, Kentucky surrounded by his loving family.

Steven was born January 31, 1957 in Portsmouth, Ohio a son of Pauline Cooper Martin of Lloyd, Kentucky and the late James L. Martin.

Steven was a retired machinist from Ashland Fairchild Machine Shop. He was a 1975 graduate of Greenup County High School.

Steven was the grandson of Rev. Willis R. Cooper. Steven followed in his grandfather’s footsteps and became a minister at a young age. He preached under his grandfather Rev. Cooper at Hopewell Methodist in Greenup County. He also preached at Bennett’s Chapel Church in South Shore, Kentucky, Walnut Hill Church in Greenup and many other area churches.

In addition to his mother he is survived by one sister; Tereasa (Steven) Virgin of Ashland, Kentucky; One nephew James Buckler; Nieces. Dana Buckler and Amy Sullivan.

A memorial service was held Friday, October 12, 2018 his home.

Reed Funeral in Greenup was in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be made at www.rlrfuneralhome.com.